Higgins Out for Season, Texans Reeling | Buffalo Bills News

Buffalo Bills News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Houston’s season opener just got a lot tougher: second-round rookie Jayden Higgins tore his ACL in joint practice, sidelining him for the entire year. The 6’4”, 215-pound target was a breakout rookie with 41 catches, 500+ yards, and 6 TDs—including a score against the Bills last season. His absence leaves a massive void in the Texans’ offense, forcing veteran Xavier Hutchinson to step up—though he can’t replicate Higgins’ production. With the Bills’ defense now facing a less imposing receiving corps, Houston’s passing game, already aiming for improvement, suddenly looks more vulnerable from…